Recipe: Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

by Carrie with Children with 18 comments

We’ve had twice baked potatoes a number of times at friend’s houses and loved them! So, over the holidays my husband decided to create his own … and they’ve quickly become a family favorite!  Sour cream, chives, cheese and some bacon turns these regular potatoes into a loaded potato masterpiece!

Recipe for Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Yield: 12 potato halves

Ingredients

  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • Two sticks of unsalted butter
  • 12oz grated cheese (we typically use cheddar)
  • 8oz sour cream
  • 1/8 cup chopped chives (or green onions)
  • Bacon bits
  • Salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle salt and garlic on potato
  2. Place two pats of butter on aluminum foil and wrap baked potatoes in foil
  3. Bake at 425degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until done (depending on size of potato)
  4. Unwrap potatoes from foil, cut lengthwise and let them cool
  5. Scoop potatoes into bowl, leaving 1/4 inch shell of potato
  6. Add butter, sour cream and 8oz of cheese, chives, garlic powder and bacon into potatoes
  7. Mix thoroughly and salt/pepper to taste
  8. Scoop mixture back into potato shells
  9. Bake at 350degrees for 25minutes or until heated through
  10. Add remaining cheese and bacon to top of potatoes
  11. Place back in over for an additional five minutes to melt the cheese
  12. Serve and enjoy!
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    Comments

  • Nichol


    Oh yum! I LOVE LOVE LOVE twice baked potatoes and just like this!

    • Carrie with Children


      These turned out so delicious and filled with lots of cheese and bacon! Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

  • Alicia


    That looks so yummy! That certainly isn’t going to help me look slender in my dress on the red carpet:) See you soon!!

    • Carrie with Children


      Ha! 🙂 I know what you mean – I feel the same way! Excited to see you in just a few weeks!

  • Melissa


    YUM! These sound delicious and easy! I’ve always been afraid to make them myself!

    • Carrie with Children


      That’s why I put hubby in charge! 🙂 They are delicious!

  • Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell


    Start a menu for when I come visit and put those on the top! Shared on G+!

    • Carrie with Children


      Ha! I’ll put them first on the menu! xo Thanks for sharing, too!

  • Andrea Kruse


    Yum! Twice baked potatoes like these are always a hit in our house.

    • Carrie with Children


      They are a new favorite in our house now – so delicious!

  • Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired


    Oh yum! That looks amazing and I could eat it for a meal! I pinned it so I could come back and try it later.

    • Carrie with Children


      I have eaten the leftovers for lunch before, they are just as good as the first day! Hope you enjoy them!

  • Becca - Our Crazy Boys


    Ahh! I’m supposed to be dieting! This just isn’t going to work for me, is it? 😉

    These look SO yummy!!

    • Carrie with Children


      Oh goodness – LOL. No, this *may* not be the best dish for you. 🙂

  • Megan @mnmspecial


    I love twice baked potatoes. Looks super yummy.

    • Carrie with Children


      Thanks, Megan! They are a family favorite here too!

  • Carrie Anderson


    The recipe sounds delicious and the pic makes my mouth water! Found you from bloggy moms and just had to check you out, since we have the same name 🙂 I will be sure to follow you, since I love your topics and focus. God bless you, your family and little girls!

    • Carrie with Children


      Hi Carrie – Thanks for stopping by, I’m so glad you found me! I hope you enjoy these potatoes just as much as we do!